Design Periods Flashcards
Which designer is modernism and between which years?
Bauhaus
1919- 1933
Which designer is post modernism and between which years?
Memphis
1981-1987
What years is contemporary modernism designs
1990’s
What is the other design period?
Current design
2000 onwards
What is the principal of Bauhaus?
Form follows function
Everyday objects for everyday people
Products for a machine age
Geometrically pure forms
What is a popular product made by Bauhaus?
The Barcelona chair
What does bauhaus principal ‘form over function’ mean?
A product should be influenced by the function of the product not the design.
What does Bauhaus mean by ‘everyday objects for everyday people’?
Products should be made affordable for a range of customers
What does the Bauhaus principal ‘products for a machine age’ mean?
The products made should be manufactured from modern materials and machinery/ processes.
What does Bauhaus mean by ‘geometrically pure forms’?
Designs should use vertical and horizontal shapes and clean lines with no fuss or clutter. Basic times and colours should be used.
What are the principals of post modernism/ the Memphis group?
Aesthetics rather than function
The use of ornamental and deceptive finishes
Design should appeal to fashion and popular design groups such as youth culture
Borrow and mix designs from other periods
Use of everyday materials and influences from media and fashion
Products designed by the Memphis group?
Etruscan chair (glass chair)
Carlton room divider (book shelf) made from plastic laminate
The influence of Art Deco designs?
Zigzags
Geometric shapes
Jumbled shapes
Chevron patterns
